In 2005, Janet Adamowicz was heartbroken when her beloved pet cat, Boo, disappeared from home when she was just four years old. Determined to find her furry companion, Janet sought assistance from her loved ones and community. She went to great lengths to locate Boo, such as putting up “lost” flyers in her hometown of Harrogate, England, and even publishing an advertisement in the local paper.
Despite Janet’s relentless search, Boo remained missing and couldn’t be found. After a year of unsuccessful attempts, she eventually decided to expand her furry family with the addition of two more cats, Ollie in 2008 and Tessie in 2014. Though she had lost hope of ever seeing Boo again, she hoped that she had made a new home and was still living.
Thirteen years had passed since Boo went missing, but Janet received a surprising call about her lost cat. Initially, she was skeptical and thought it was a mistake because both her cats were beside her, and she had given up hope of ever finding Boo again. According to a local news outlet, the woman said that someone called her on Thursday and told her that she had a missing cat named Boo. However, her confusion turned into amazement when she arrived at the vet and saw Boo there, who still recognized her after all these years.
Janet has no idea where Boo was all this time, but she believes that she may have been a stray cat who was either fed by kind strangers or learned to fend for herself.
Boo, despite her age and years of self-care, appeared to be in surprisingly good health, with only signs of exhaustion and dehydration. A woman found the cat wandering on the streets 40 miles away and brought her to Wicstun Vets in York, assuming she was a stray. The vet discovered Boo’s microchip and began piecing together the puzzle. Although she was 17 years old, the senior cat appeared to be in excellent physical condition and immediately recognized the woman who had raised her.
Janet shared that when Boo was a kitten, she was very playful and loved going on outdoor adventures. Despite this, Boo always made sure to come back home. Janet also mentioned that they are unsure how Boo managed to travel 40 kilometers, but nonetheless, they are impressed by her resilience at the age of 17 as a stray cat. Janet believes it’s truly remarkable.
When Janet and Boo reunited after a long time, the scene was emotional enough to make everyone at the clinic cry. The spokesperson for the vet clinic stated that there wasn’t anyone without tears in their eyes. The moment Boo saw her mother, she recognised her immediately, and they both started enjoying hugs, rubs, and meows.
Janet mentioned that even though her cat is only five years old, it recognizes her and has been following her around ever since she came back home. The other two cats in the house do not seem to care much, but Janet is relieved that at least Boo is back and safe with them. This reunion was made possible through the use of a microchip, and Janet emphasizes the importance of having your cat microchipped as a precautionary measure.
